Event Notification Report for May 20, 2016
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operations Center
EVENT REPORTS FOR
05/19/2016 - 05/20/2016
Agreement State
Event Number: 51947
Rep Org: ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Licensee: GREEN BAY PACKAGING INC, ARKANSAS KRAFT DIVISION
Region: 4
City: MORRILTON State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0197-0312
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE MACK
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Licensee: GREEN BAY PACKAGING INC, ARKANSAS KRAFT DIVISION
Region: 4
City: MORRILTON State: AR
County:
License #: ARK-0197-0312
Agreement: Y
Docket:
NRC Notified By: STEVE MACK
HQ OPS Officer: DONALD NORWOOD
Notification Date: 05/20/2016
Notification Time: 16:17 [ET]
Event Date: 05/20/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/03/2016
Notification Time: 16:17 [ET]
Event Date: 05/20/2016
Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]
Last Update Date: 08/03/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
10 CFR Section:
Person (Organization):
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
GEOFFREY MILLER (R4DO)
NMSS_EVENTS_NOTIFICA (EMAI)
FIXED NUCLEAR GAUGE READINGS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED
The following information was received via E-mail:
"While performing routine shutter tests of fixed gauges, the licensee noted higher than expected readings from a fixed gauge when the shutter was closed. The expected reading was 2 millirem per hour and the readings during the shutter check were found to be 6 millirem per hour. The licensee has contacted the manufacturer and a field engineer is expected on Monday, May 23, 2016.
"The gauge is identified as an Ohmart SR-2, Serial Number M-2688, containing 4500 milliCuries of Cesium-137.
"The State of Arkansas is awaiting a written report from the licensee with a report of the findings of the field engineer."
Arkansas Event Number: AR-2016-002
* * * UPDATE FROM STEVE MACK TO DANIEL MILLS AT 1217 EDT ON 08/03/2016 * * *
The following was received via email:
"A field service engineer was on site on June 20, 2016. Using multiple survey meters, including the licensee's meter, the higher radiation readings could not be duplicated. The field service engineer surveyed other gauges of the same type and found the radiation readings with the expected range of readings. The cause of the abnormal readings on the day of the shutter checks is unknown. The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] has asked the licensee to make notification if abnormal readings are detected in the future and the Department will follow up during future inspections. The Department considers this event to be closed."
Notified R4DO (Haire) and NMSS (email).
The following information was received via E-mail:
"While performing routine shutter tests of fixed gauges, the licensee noted higher than expected readings from a fixed gauge when the shutter was closed. The expected reading was 2 millirem per hour and the readings during the shutter check were found to be 6 millirem per hour. The licensee has contacted the manufacturer and a field engineer is expected on Monday, May 23, 2016.
"The gauge is identified as an Ohmart SR-2, Serial Number M-2688, containing 4500 milliCuries of Cesium-137.
"The State of Arkansas is awaiting a written report from the licensee with a report of the findings of the field engineer."
Arkansas Event Number: AR-2016-002
* * * UPDATE FROM STEVE MACK TO DANIEL MILLS AT 1217 EDT ON 08/03/2016 * * *
The following was received via email:
"A field service engineer was on site on June 20, 2016. Using multiple survey meters, including the licensee's meter, the higher radiation readings could not be duplicated. The field service engineer surveyed other gauges of the same type and found the radiation readings with the expected range of readings. The cause of the abnormal readings on the day of the shutter checks is unknown. The Department [Arkansas Department of Health] has asked the licensee to make notification if abnormal readings are detected in the future and the Department will follow up during future inspections. The Department considers this event to be closed."
Notified R4DO (Haire) and NMSS (email).
Power Reactor
Event Number: 51948
Facility: BEAVER VALLEY
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE ADAMS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVEN VITTO
Region: 1 State: PA
Unit: [1] [2] []
RX Type: [1] W-3-LP,[2] W-3-LP
NRC Notified By: MIKE ADAMS
HQ OPS Officer: STEVEN VITTO
Notification Date: 05/20/2016
Notification Time: 18:40 [ET]
Event Date: 05/20/2016
Event Time: 15:31 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/20/2016
Notification Time: 18:40 [ET]
Event Date: 05/20/2016
Event Time: 15:31 [EDT]
Last Update Date: 05/20/2016
Emergency Class: NON EMERGENCY
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
10 CFR Section:
50.72(b)(2)(xi) - OFFSITE NOTIFICATION
Person (Organization):
ANNE DeFRANCISCO (R1DO)
ANNE DeFRANCISCO (R1DO)
| Unit | SCRAM Code | RX Crit | Initial PWR | Initial RX Mode | Current PWR | Current RX Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
| 2 | N | Y | 100 | Power Operation | 100 | Power Operation |
OFFSITE NOTIFICATION DUE TO INADVERTENT SOUNDING OF THE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SIRENS
"At approximately 1531 [EDT] hours, a tornado signal was inadvertently activated from Hancock County, West Virginia which sounded 118 out of 120 Emergency sirens. The remaining 2 sirens do not receive a tornado signal. The sirens alarmed for approximately 3 minutes. A silent test was subsequently performed for all 120 sirens and validated the emergency siren system remains functional.
"In accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agency, a 4 hour notification is required.
"The [NRC] Senior Resident Inspector has been notified. No press releases are planned."
The licensee notified state and local agencies.
"At approximately 1531 [EDT] hours, a tornado signal was inadvertently activated from Hancock County, West Virginia which sounded 118 out of 120 Emergency sirens. The remaining 2 sirens do not receive a tornado signal. The sirens alarmed for approximately 3 minutes. A silent test was subsequently performed for all 120 sirens and validated the emergency siren system remains functional.
"In accordance with 10 CFR 50.72(b)(2)(xi), News Release or Notification of Other Government Agency, a 4 hour notification is required.
"The [NRC] Senior Resident Inspector has been notified. No press releases are planned."
The licensee notified state and local agencies.